Satellite manufacturing and launch services: trends and forecasts 2025–2035

06 November 2026 | Research

Forecast report | PPTX and PDF | Satellite Manufacturing and Launch

"Satellite manufacturing and launch demand continues to grow, but vertical integration and the push towards sovereignty will constrict market access."

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This report provides an analysis of, and forecasts for, activity in the satellite manufacturing and launch market. The report projects demand and revenue for this market, by vertical, segment, orbit, size, operator/customer type and geographical region.

We consider the main trends, drivers and technology developments, and restraints that will shape this market for the period between 2025 and 2035.

The report also provides analysis on launch shortage, commercial versus government demand and satellite demand by size.

Report coverage

10-year forecast of satellite manufacturing and launch activity as well as revenue across the market, with data split by vertical, segment, orbit, size, sector and geographical region
Analysis of technological and business trends within each segment, and the implications for satellite manufacturers, launch service providers, component and satellite vendors, satellite service providers, satellite operators and satellite ground equipment providers targeting these opportunities
Assessment of wider technological developments in the satellite payload, operations and launch markets

Report segmentation

Verticals	Launch Manufacturing
Segments	Communications Crew and cargo Earth observation (EO) In-orbit servicing/space situational awareness (IOS/SSA) Navigation Other space infrastructure Science Situational awareness Technology development
Metrics	Launch revenue Manufacturing revenue Mass – launched Mass – ordered Units – launched Units – ordered
Geographical regions	Worldwide North America (NA) Latin America (LATAM) Europe Middle East and Africa (MEA) Asia
Orbit	GEO Non-GEO
Size	1–100kg 100–500kg 500–1000kg 1000–3000kg 3000–6000kg 6000–20 000kg

Companies and organisations mentioned in this report

Amazon
Blue Origin
Boeing
China Satnet
Cowboy Space
D-Orbit
EarthDaily
EchoStar
Endurosat
ESA
EUMETSAT
Exolaunch
FCC
Government of Bulgaria
ICEYE
Isar Aerospace
Intuitive Machines
JAXA
Loft Orbital
MDA
MIT

NASA
NATO
NRO
Polish Armed Forces
Portuguese Air Force
Pulsar
Reflect Orbital
Rheinmetall
Rocket Lab
Royal Netherlands Air Force
SES
Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST)
Space Solar
SpaceX
Starcloud
The Exploration Company
US government
US Space Force
Varda
Xairos

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